After that we did some work on perimeter. We used 1cm grid paper to draw shapes with perimeter of 14cm. It was challenging at first, but once students got the hang of it they did really well. We looked at the different shapes people made on the ELMO. We pretended that the shapes were swimming pools. The students were asked to explain which shape that they drew would make the best swimming pool and explain why. Once again the class had some great ideas. At this point I introduced the idea of area. Eventhough the perimeter was the same, the size and shape of " the pools" were different.
After lunch, Ms. Jean visited and we did writing workshop. We are starting to look at adjectives and so today we wrote a descriptive paragraph. Students had a choice of 3 topics. They could describe their bedroom, a place they like to go to be alone, or their best friend.
When we were finished writing, Ms. Jean read the last chapter of Matilda. It was a great way to complete the story since she started it during her placement and it was her special copy. For homework, I asked the class to choose a part from the beginning, middle and ending. Draw a picture, and write a quick description of what is in the picture. This is an introduction to focusing on writing more detailed retellings in the coming weeks. Hopefully, everyone was listening while the read alouds were taking place!
Our schedule changed a bit today so the class visited the Library last period instead of first period.
NOTES: I sent a form home about a trip to the Toronto Symphony on Feb. 2. ( $5.00)
I sent a pizza lunch form, to those students that did not pay for full year pizza lunch.
Reminder: Skating is January 20. You need skates and a helmet.
PD day January 21.
HOMEWORK: Simple retell of Matilda. One thing from Beginning , Middle and Ending.
Spelling Lesson 16 to be completed.
